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  • Telling Our Stories

    Omushkego Legends and Histories from Hudson Bay

    by Louis Bird ...
    Since the 1970s, Louis Bird, a distinguished Aboriginal storyteller and historian, has been recording the stories and memories of Omushkego (Swampy Cree) communities along western Hudson and James Bays. In nine chapters, he presents some of the most vivid legends and historical stories from his collection, casting new light on his people’s history, culture, and values. Working with the editors and ... Read more

    $30.39 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Mother Dearest

    A Novel

    Unabridged

    12 hours

    **A pulse-pounding, “you have to read it to believe it” domestic suspense novel featuring a young woman writing letters to her estranged mother about the man she’ll marry…except he already has a wife and family.Imogene always wanted her freedom from her mother, and now she has it.**Mother Dearest,I am still trying to sift through the events of last night. It all feels very surreal. When I woke up ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD

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  • I Have a Secret

    by H Bird ...
    H. Bird was the youngest of five children. Her life was a constant struggle from poverty to abuse and the eventual diagnosis of a disease that would take her life. Her childlike spirit and appreciation of the simple things in life carried her through and inspired many. May her story also be an inspiration to others. ... Read more

    $5.39 CAD

  • Audiobook

    80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

    Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird's best moments and stories, with a foreword by Michael Parkinson

    Narrated by Gareth Armstrong ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 7 min

    HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD.'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - Country LifeHardly a week went by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he could keep up to date with all that was happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

  • 80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

    Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird's best moments and stories, with a foreword by Michael Parkinson

    HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD.'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - Country LifeHardly a week went by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he could keep up to date with all that was happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Best of Dickie Bird

    Narrated by Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 14 min

    Seventy-four minutes of laughter, anecdotes, and memories from cricket's best-loved umpire. Now collected for the first time in one audiobook, here are brilliant highlights from Dickie Bird's three best-selling recordings: My Autobiography, White Cap and Bails, and An Evening with Dickie Bird.From his childhood in Barnsley to his hilarious experiences with Test cricketers, such as Ian Botham, ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • Dickie Bird Autobiography

    The honest and frank life story of the beloved legendary cricket umpire, with a foreword by Michael Parkinson

    THE LATE CRICKET LEGEND DICKIE BIRD, IN HIS OWN WORDS.Dickie Bird's retirement was an international event shown on TV screens and newspapers throughout the world. He is a household name, an eccentric, and one of the most loved and respected characters in world cricket. His idiosyncratic style and infectious humour has endeared him to millions, transcending his sport.Fiercely proud of his ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • White Cap and Bails

    Adventures of a much loved Umpire, the sequel to the bestselling autobiography of the legendary late cricket umpire

    In this anecdotal book, the unstoppable Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of new hilarious stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as a umpire to clubs and Test match arenas ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The history of Chess

    by H. E. Bird ...
    It may not be possible to trace the game of chess with absolute certainty, back to its precise source amidst the dark periods of antiquity, but it is easy to shew that the claim of the Hindus as the inventors, is supported by better evidence both inferential and positive than that of any other people, and unless we are to assume the Sanskrit accounts of it to be unreliable or spurious, or the ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chess History And Reminiscences

    by H. E. Bird ...
    Chess history and reminiscences explores the development of the game across regions and eras while blending historical analysis with reflective commentary. The text traces the movement of chess from its early forms into the structured game recognized today, emphasizing how cultural exchange shaped its rules, symbolism, and widespread appeal. It highlights the growth of organized play, the ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • Chess History and Reminiscences

    A Journey Through Chess History and Literary Reflections

    by H. E. Bird ...
    In "Chess History and Reminiscences," H. E. Bird weaves a rich tapestry exploring the evolution of chess from its origins to the modern era. This meticulously crafted narrative combines biographical sketches of notable chess figures with critical analyses of pivotal matches and tournaments, all presented in a reflective and engaging literary style. Bird'Äôs adept storytelling situates his own ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discovering Speech, Words, and Mind

    Written in a lively style, Discovering Speech, Words, and Mind applies a scientific approach to the study of various aspects of speech, using everyday examples to introduce the beginning student to the world of language and cognition.An accessible introduction to the fundamentals of speech production, speech perception, word-formation, language acquisition and speech disordersConsiders how the ... Read more

    $46.99 CAD